Two books... both about Chicago around the turn of the 19th century.
Two very different results and reviews. Go!

Book: "Sin in the Second City"
Review: 1 bill-star
Web site: www.sininthesecondcity.com

First off, I didn't know this was nonfiction. Dop.
Second, this book is a great example of taking an exciting, titillating story and turning it into a bore. Yawn.
I read the book over my NYNY/DC vacation with Ty. I was a captive audience, so I finished it.

I only bought the thing because it looked like it had a tie in to the excellent "Devil in the White City". Speaking of...

Book: "Devil in the White City"
Review: 5 bill-stars
Web site: www.randomhouse.com/crown/devilinthewhitecity/home.html

This is one of the best books I've ever read. I don't usually go gaga for historical fiction, but this was great.

Both books are published by Random House.
I guess a .500 batting average ain't bad.
done... yow, bill

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